# Lens Buddy vs My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner

Lens Buddy and My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 42% of My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner's. Lens Buddy also leads on chart position (#146 vs unranked) and ratings volume (35K vs 5.3K). My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 35K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lens Buddy's written reviews are positive against 42% of My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner's.

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens Buddy | My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-feedgrid-preview-and-planner/id1532504123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) | [Bigrowth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595581175) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture hands-free photos and videos with a customizable timer. This app allows you to set intervals between shots, organize your pictures in a built-in gallery, and offers advanced features like RAW capture and tracking focus for professional-quality results.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer, Photo Booth mode, 48MP capture, RAW photo support, Tracking focus, Built-in gallery, Burst mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
- 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
- 👍 Convenient for solo photography
- 👍 Organized photo management within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
- 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving in order
- Inconsistent photo count between app and export

**Requested features**

- Ability to invert camera view
- Option to only save liked/approved photos
- Zip/batch photo export
- Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder


### My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-feedgrid-preview-and-planner/id1532504123)

Plan and preview your Instagram feed visually before posting. Arrange content with drag-and-drop functionality, schedule posts, and edit captions and media with various tools. Manage multiple accounts and back up your data.

**Highlights:** Visual feed planning, Drag-and-drop arrangement, Post scheduling, Caption and hashtag tools, Photo and video editing, Multiple account management, Profile header editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Feed Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| My Feed Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| My Feed Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| My Feed Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| My Feed Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| My Feed Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| My Feed Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| My Feed Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| My Feed Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| My Feed Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Syncs Effortlessly
- 👍 User-Friendly Interface
- 🚀 Fantastic Backup Feature
- 👍 Great Support Team
- 🚀 All-in-One Tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Extremely slow
- 🐛 Loading time
- 🐛 Not a fan of new update
- 🐛 Moyen

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't update follower count or bio after restore
- Doesn't let you move posts
- Doesn't post scheduled posts to Instagram
- Multiple pic posts don't move from app to Instagram
- Doesn't update actual Instagram profile

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- Shared accounts feature
- Full month calendar view with previews
- Desktop version
- Ability to edit posted photos in the Instagram feed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens Buddy free?

Lens Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner free?

My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens Buddy or My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. Lens Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Lens Buddy or My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner have ads?

Neither Lens Buddy nor My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens Buddy or My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner?

Lens Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner every 10 days. Most recently, Lens Buddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and My Feed・Grid Preview & Planner on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*